7-Jul-2011Source: American Eurocopter
Grand Prairie, Texas – American Eurocopter announced today that it has appointed the 2011 Vision Zero Aviation Safety Award Blue Ribbon Committee. This committee will be responsible for evaluating the applications and determining the winner for the 2011 Vision Zero Aviation Safety award. This prestigious award was established by American Eurocopter with the purpose of... Read more
7-Jul-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Specialist Aviation Services “SAS”, the British operator better known for its subsidiaries Police Aviation Services and Medical Aviation Services, has been sold. Few details are currently available, and while Financial Director Jim Webster confirmed the change of ownership, he declined to provide any information to HeliHub.com beyond what is already public domain. When we asked... Read more
7-Jul-2011Source: AEX
Klimov chairman Lieutenant-Colonel Vladislav Bruskov has announced that bench tests of the upgraded engine TV3-117VMA-SBM1V have successfully completed (full story)... Read more
7-Jul-2011Source: French Tribune
Provincial Health Minister, Theresa Oswald has announced that they are planning to build a helipad at Winnipeg’s Health Sciences Centre (HSC). The helipad will improve the effectiveness of the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS) helicopter ambulance (full story)... Read more
7-Jul-2011Source: 3News
Helicopter pilot Jim Shewan has spoken for the first time about the crash in February that almost cost him his life – and the titanium plates in his skull he has to remind him. (full story)... Read more
7-Jul-2011Source: Ornge
Ornge, the provider of transport medicine services for Ontario, is pleased to announce the opening of a new satellite medical helicopter base at the Oshawa Municipal Airport later this year. The new facility, which will operate 24 hours a day 7 days a week, will be the home to Ornge paramedics, pilots and a new,... Read more
7-Jul-2011Source: Turbomeca
Olivier Andries, Chairman and CEO of Turbomeca (Safran group) and None Ashirin, Chairman of HeliPartner Engines, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for participation of The Financial Engines Turbomeca Within HeliPartner. This MoU has-been signed in the presence of Dato ‘Dr. Haji Ismail Bin Fri Haji Ahmad, Secretary General Ministry of Defence Malaysia, Tan Aziz... Read more
7-Jul-2011
Cessna Citation VII N701HA was being ground handled when its wing struck the parked helicopter and damaged it.... Read more
6-Jul-2011Source: HeliHub.com
HeliHub.com has heard that the following represent the current lead time for a new aircraft ex-factory at Torrance from receipt of deposit. R22 – November 2011 (4 months) Raven I – November 2011 (4 months) Raven II – January 2012 (6 months) R66 – October 2012 (15 months) Jeremy Parkin – HeliHub.com... Read more
6-Jul-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Bristow Helicopters in the UK are currently carrying out completion work, including full paint, on three Eurocopter EC225 helicopters for MHS Aviation in Malaysia. Two have been delivered thus far, both carrying British registrations to facilitate test flights. The aircraft are serial 2790 registered G-CGUB and 2792 as G-CGUC, delivered in to Bristow’s base at... Read more
6-Jul-2011Source: Italian Defence Dept
[automated translation from local language] Tuesday 28 and Wednesday, June 29, 2011 the Air Force conducted air rescue exercise ‘SATER 02/2011’ Triveneto Alps. The activity is part of a cycle of operations annually organized in order to train Air Force personnel involved in SAR (Search And Rescue – Search and Rescue) by the Air Force... Read more
6-Jul-2011Source: HeliHub.com
The first Robinson R66 Turbine has arrived in France with dealer Rectimo Aviation at Chambery. In the same way as the initial deliveries with British dealers Sloane Helicopters and Heliair, Rectimo are operating their R66 on the FAA register as EASA certification is not currently expected before Septber 2011. Rectimo has taken delivery of serial... Read more
6-Jul-2011Source: Sydney Morning Herald
Battles to establish a permanent heliport in Sydney have flared since the early 1980s when the heliport at Darling Harbour was removed in the redevelopment of the old rail yards. (Full story)... Read more
6-Jul-2011Source: HeliHub.com
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates†series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some... Read more
6-Jul-2011Source: CAE
Professional Way Sdn Bhd, a Malaysia-based company, has purchased a CAE 3000 Series full-flight simulator (FFS) replicating the AW139 aircraft. The simulator will be deployed to a new training centre to be established by Professional Way near Kuala Lumpur’s Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport. Professional Way will then deliver AW139 simulator training for AgustaWestland’s recently... Read more
6-Jul-2011Source: Able Aerospace Services
Able Aerospace Services, on a mission to help helicopter operators reduce costs, has introduced two new Federal Aviation Administration-approved components for Bell 206 helicopters. The Oil Cooler Blower and Pillow Block Assemblies and related Wear Disks are in stock and available now at a fraction of what the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) charges and provide... Read more
6-Jul-2011
Tail damaged in force landing on river bank after “technical problems”. Wrongly quoted in some reports as 9N-AWI. Three Japanese and two Nepali passengers and the Australian pilot are safe... Read more
5-Jul-2011Source: Donaldson
Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from Transport Canada (TC) for an Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) system for the AgustaWestland AW139 helicopter. The IBF prevents engine damage in adverse and ramp environments alike, and is also compatible with the AW139 Full Ice... Read more
5-Jul-2011Source: Air Methods
Air Methods Corporation AIRM +1.09% , the largest air medical transportation company in the world, announced today that it has successfully closed, together with its bank group, led by KeyBank National Association KEY -1.66% , a five-year Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the Amended Credit Facility). The Amended Credit Facility is comprised of a $100 million revolving line of... Read more
5-Jul-2011
Aviation manufacturer Sikorsky has lost another court challenge in its attempt to move a lawsuit over the fatal 2009 Cougar Helicopters crash to the U.S. The company has argued that a pending lawsuit should be heard in Connecticut, where the company is based. (full story)... Read more
5-Jul-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the SESAR Programme has paved way to enhanced helicopter operations. Patrick Ky, Chief Executive of the SESAR Joint Undertaking, met with helicopter manufacturers and operators to review the progress made since the inclusion of the rotorcraft sector in the SESAR programme. ‘The involvement of Rotorcraft operators... Read more
5-Jul-2011Source: Hampshire and IOW Air Ambulance
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance are working closely with HELP to enable a unique project to equip Southampton General Hospital with a purpose-built life-saving helipad. Up until now, emergency airlifts have had to stop short of the hospital – the best the Air Ambulance could do was to touch down in a council... Read more
5-Jul-2011Source: Methven Heliskiing
Alpine Guides (Aoraki) Ltd launches its 2011 heliskiing season on 01 July. The companies’ 2 heliski operations, Methven and Wilderness Heliski will be the first New Zealand helicopter skiing businesses to open this year. The opening is limited, with some lower elevation terrain still not in ski-able condition. Managing Director Bryan Carter says, “The 2011 NZ... Read more
5-Jul-2011
The helicopter with 13 passengers and 3 crew members flew to 7.23 Moscow time from Ust-Kut on one of the drilling stations. At 2.5 kilometers from the destination helicopter made an emergency landing. According to preliminary information, there is no dead (per operator UTair – some press reports quote 2 dead)... Read more
5-Jul-2011
While cruising at 150 kt at 750 ft agl a bird struck and shattered the left windshield. The commander, seated in the left seat, suffered minor injuries so the co-pilot took control and made a successful emergency landing. The Agusta A109C’s windshield is not designed to withstand bird strikes and the regulations do not require it to... Read more
4-Jul-2011Source: HeliHub.com
On Friday 1st July, Kurt Robinson, president of Robinson Helicopter Co, issued a statement to the global dealer network regarding delays in deliveries of their newest model – the R66 Turbine. Over the past several months, production of the R66 has fallen behind forecast due to a shortage of fuel bladders. Robinson has been working... Read more
4-Jul-2011Source: Calgary Sun
Calgary’s emergency services community is in mourning after a trail-blazing paramedic Eric Arnestad who helped lift STARS off the ground was killed in a Montana motorcycle crash. (Full story)... Read more
4-Jul-2011Source: AeroExpo
AeroExpo UK produced an extremely healthy turnout despite the rain showers that were experienced on Friday and Saturday, which grounded around 50% of pre-registered visiting aircraft. In total approximately 8,000 visitors and 420 aircraft visited AeroExpo UK at Sywell Aerodromeduring 17-19 June. An extended static display featuring aircraft from most of the leading manufacturers produced great interest amongst visitors,... Read more
4-Jul-2011Source: FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) today announced agreement (PDF) on important fatigue recommendations that were developed by a joint FAA-NATCA working group which was established under the 2009 collective bargaining agreement. “The American public must have confidence that our nation’s air traffic controllers are rested and ready to... Read more
4-Jul-2011Source: DeBeers
The idea, which ensures that South Africans in the remotest regions of the country will have access to an emergency helicopter service without equal, is the brainchild of Oppenheimer, Chairman of De Beers and an intrepid young doctor, Dr Anchen Laubscher, Medical Director of Netcare 911. Dr Laubscher, who was a flying doctor at the... Read more
4-Jul-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Britain’s Dorset Police have reportedly put their aviation and maritime units on the block in budget cut proposals, citing a need to reduce spending by 20% by 2014. The local Daily Echo newspaper notes that these are two of a number of proposals under consideration (see their article) The October 2010 announcement by the Association... Read more
4-Jul-2011
Helicopter had been rented by a construction company. Crashed and burnt out in mountainous location at Dalamot nr Hardanger Fjord. Deceased named as Kjetil Bu (27) from Kinsarvik, Karianne Ringkjøb Dahl (29) from Bergen, Andrew Søvik Fossmark (24) from Vaksdal, Siv Holtan (18) from Bergen and pilot Tore Bendigtsen Ystanes (39) from Bergen... Read more
4-Jul-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Jet Transfer – official representative in Russia, Kazakhstan and Ukraine, is pleased to report the delivery of the first Bell 429 to Russia. The helicopter will be be based at Chelyabinsk.  [File photo] Jeremy Parkin – HeliHub.com... Read more
4-Jul-2011Source: Saab
Defence and security company Saab has received an order from Norrlandsflyg AB, who are purchasing technical services for their helicopter fleet through a call-off contract. Norrlandsflyg AB are responsible for all contracted Swedish sea rescue operations on behalf of the Swedish Maritime Administration and is responsible for the helicopter ambulance operations in the Västra Götaland... Read more
4-Jul-2011Source: Connecticut Post
Sikorsky Aerospace Services, which provides logistical support and spare parts, cut about 39 jobs across the country, including an undetermined number of positions in Shelton and Stratford, sources at the company said. Full story here... Read more
4-Jul-2011
Pilot Paula Huckleberry, 61, was flying to McGrath with two passengers — 21-year-old Scott Stevenson of Idaho and 39-year-old Chris Fontes of Arizona ... Read more
4-Jul-2011
Sustained unknown damage in hard landing... Read more
3-Jul-2011Source: Vanderbilt LifeFlight
Vanderbilt LifeFlight has changed its flight crew helmets to mirror those worn by Vanderbilt University football players. LifeFlight crew member’s helmets provide safety, hearing protection, and are also part of the communication system onboard the helicopter. Previous helmets were solid white. The new helmets are designed with Vanderbilt gold, a white stripe down the middle,... Read more
3-Jul-2011Source: HeliHub.com
London’s Air Ambulance launched a visually appealing new website on 1st July, but you cannot find it on Google! Try looking for it and the old URL LondonsAirAmbulance.com comes up, but that fails. Some careful detective work by HeliHub.com found it at LondonsAirAmbulance.co.uk – and it’s worth checking out. However, we would have expected that... Read more
3-Jul-2011Source: Telvent
Telvent (Nasdaq:TLVT), the leading real-time IT solutions and information provider for a sustainable world, announced today its selection by helicopter emergency service industry leader Inaer Helicopteros S.A. to begin utilization of their MxVision AviationSentry Online® and RotorWatch™ solutions. With the implementation of this Telvent technology, the Spain-based Inaer will improve safety and operational efficiency at... Read more
3-Jul-2011Source: Peninsula Daily News
Susan Strand, one of the Army’s first women helicopter pilots, christened Sequim’s new emergency helipad near Olympic Medical Center’s Sequim Cancer Center on Thursday. [Full story]... Read more
3-Jul-2011
EMS helicopter had technical issue onsite on freeway and blocked road for three hours... Read more
3-Jul-2011
Crop spraying helicopter crashed from low level during turn... Read more
2-Jul-2011Source: Daily Pilot
As of Friday, the John Wayne Airport hangar that housed ABLE’s three EC120 helicopters will become a storage space for the aircraft dubbed “Eagle,” which is jointly owned by Costa Mesa and Newport Beach. Both cities have dismantled the shared police helicopter program, thus ending a 15-year partnership. Both city councils decided to cut ABLE... Read more
2-Jul-2011Source: Eurocopter
Witnessed by French Prime Minister François Fillon in Jakarta, Eurocopter and PT. Dirgantara Indonesia (also known as Indonesian Aerospace) signed today a new teaming framework agreement, to continue the successful partnership which consists of industrial co-operation as well as marketing of Eurocopter products to Indonesian governmental entities. The first teaming framework agreement was signed between... Read more
2-Jul-2011Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART announces that their subsidiary partner Apical Industries has received EASA approval of their new Cable Cutters Kit for Bell 407 model helicopters. Transport Canada approval is pending. The Apical Cable Cutters Kits provide a means of protecting the helicopter during a wire strike by providing the capability to cut a cable or wire before... Read more
2-Jul-2011
Stott wins fulldown autorotation contest by a slide Jerry Trimble Helicopters first annual touchdown auto contest a success! McMinnville, OR June 27, 2011:Â Jerry Trimble Helicopters (JTH) held their first annual touchdown autorotation competition at the McMinnville airport on June 26, 2011. Twelve helicopter pilots competed in the event with Mark Stott, a JTH flight... Read more
2-Jul-2011Source: KLTV
A federal investigator says a Central Texas helicopter crash that killed a retired Austin firefighter apparently happened when the aircraft’s main rotor blades came off in flight. see full press story See also HeliHub.com page for this accident – 27-Jun-11 N7779M Robinson R22 Garfield, US-Texas (1F)... Read more
2-Jul-2011Source: HFI
Helicopter Foundation International (HFI) is now accepting applications for the 18 scholarships the organization awards to students of the helicopter industry. Beginning today, interested students can go towww.helicopterfoundation.org and download an application for the scholarship of their choice. Don’t miss your chance to ease the burden of your education costs! HFI offers four different types... Read more
2-Jul-2011
Birdstrike, unscheduled landing and no damage was found... Read more
2-Jul-2011
Night emergency landing after reporting a mechanical problem.... Read more
1-Jul-2011Source: SDV
Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH and SDV have signed the Save Program charter at the Paris Air Show. This confirms their joint commitment to the voluntary reduction of CO2 emissions linked to helicopters transport, the flows of industrial and raw materials and spare parts shipments. Eurocopter is fully committed to adopting sustainable environmental business practices. “Our objective... Read more
1-Jul-2011Source: American Heroes Air Show
Friday, July 1 Good morning all: This is an extremely difficult message to share with all of you, however after extensive discussions with our volunteer event team as well as many of the organizations participating with helicopters for the American Heroes Air Show, we have elected to cancel the American Heroes Air Show scheduled for... Read more
30-Jun-2011Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today that it received 18 signed contracts for new helicopter sales during the week of the Paris Air Show. “The Paris Air Show is an outstanding event for all things aviation,†said John L. Garrison, president & CEO, Bell Helicopter. “Having the opportunity to spend time... Read more
30-Jun-2011Source: American Eurocopter
Grand Prairie, Texas – Today, American Eurocopter announced that Corporate Helicopters, a helicopter service provider based in San Diego, California, has placed an order for two AS350 B2’s and two AS350 B3e’s. Two of the helicopters are for specific customers and the other two will be used to upgrade its fleet and help meet the... Read more
30-Jun-2011Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter Holding, a subsidiary of EADS (EUR:EAD), and Vector Aerospace Corporation (TSX:RNO), a Canadian corporation listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, announced today that all of the terms and conditions of the offer by 7762798 Canada Inc. (the “Offerorâ€), to acquire at a price of C$13.00 in cash per share, all of the outstanding Common... Read more
30-Jun-2011Source: Chronicle Times
The Cherokee Regional Medical Center and LifeNet of Iowa, a critical care air medical transport company, announced today that a fully equipped, state-of-the-art medical helicopter will be based in Cherokee. According to CRMC CEO John Comstock, the aircraft will be tethered on the heli-pad at the CRMC, or in a leased hangar at the Cherokee... Read more
30-Jun-2011Source: Scheibel
OAO Gorizont (Russia) and Schiebel (Austria) have joined forces to deliver an Unmanned Air System (UAS) in Russia based on the famous and proven S-100 unmanned helicopter. One UAS will be soon in operational use for a government customer. The focus for the collaboration is the civil UAS market in Russia and the opportunities for... Read more
30-Jun-2011Source: Eurocopter South East Asia
[HeliHub.com editor note – Eurocopter distributed this story today, 30 June, despite it being dated 23rd June. We note that HeliHub.com ran a short story on 14th March this year – three and a half months ago – to say that Senok had local CAA approval to operate AS350s] The sale of the first civilian... Read more
30-Jun-2011Source: HAI
A very serious matter affecting general aviation and the rotorcraft industry has now been elevated to the leadership level in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. General Aviation manufacturing tax incentives, such as accelerated depreciation, have come under attack from President Obama and House and Senate Democratic leaders, and could be... Read more
30-Jun-2011Source: FAA
This action establishes helicopter RNAV routes as part of the U.S. air traffic service route (ATS) structure and designates two helicopter RNAV routes (TK-routes) in the northeast corridor between the Washington, DC, and New York City metropolitan areas. The TK-routes are for use by helicopters having IFR-approved Global Positioning System (GPS)/Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)... Read more
30-Jun-2011Source: Madison Courier
Air Methods returned to Trimble County on June 3 and wasted no time meeting the public. On June 4 the company, located next to the Bedford Fire and Rescue building between Bedford and Milton, had an open house that included food, drinks, music and a showing of the BK117 helicopter. (Full article)... Read more
30-Jun-2011
Pilot and two trainees on board, first flight of day. Aborted take-off and tail section separated from helicopter in subsequent very heavy landing... Read more
29-Jun-2011Source: American Eurocopter
Grand Prairie, Texas – American Eurocopter announced today that Papillon Helicopters has placed an order for five AS350 B3e helicopters with options for three more. The aircraft will be used to expand the company’s fleet and will begin a replacement program for some of the company’s older helicopters. “The AS350 B3e showcases Eurocopter’s commitment to... Read more
29-Jun-2011Source: Simplex
The Federal Aviation Administration has granted STC# SR02351LA to Simplex Manufacturing for a fire attack system for the Agusta Westland AW139. The Model 326 tank is a 1st generation fire fighting water tank for the AW 139. This STC is the newest Simplex product in addition to a collection of over 150 US and foreign... Read more
29-Jun-2011Source: FDC/aerofilter
FDC/aerofilter is pleased to announce that Eurocopter AS350 and EC130 helicopters equipped with FDC/aerofilter inlet barrier filters may now operate in accordance with the basic rotorcraft flight manual. The FAA recently approved revisions to FDC/aerofilter’s rotorcraft flight manual supplements, allowing these aircraft to operate in accordance with the performance sections of the basic rotorcraft flight... Read more
29-Jun-2011Source: STARS
Lloydminster, SK, June 27, 2011 – Husky Energy reached a donation milestone today after presenting the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS) with a $250,000 cheque toward the establishment of the STARS air ambulance program in Saskatchewan. The donation places Husky’s cumulative giving to STARS at over $1 million. “Our partnership with STARS reflects the... Read more
29-Jun-2011Source: Hong Kong Civil Aviation Dept
In accordance with the Hong Kong Civil Aviation (Investigation of Accidents) Regulations, an inspector’s investigation is in progress to determine the circumstances and causes of the accident involving an AgustaWestland AW139 helicopter (registration mark B-MHJ) operated by East Asia Airlines at Victoria Harbour on July 3, 2010. According to the requirements of Annex 13 to... Read more
29-Jun-2011Source: HeliHub.com
The North Midlands police air support unit is proposing to move its maintenance provision to an organisation dedicated to police helicopters. ECPM – the Eastern Counties Police Maintenance organisation – was established in April 2007 to provide aircraft engineering services to the Eastern Consortium (Essex, Cambridgeshire and Suffolk Forces). In mid-March 2011, ECPM was approached... Read more
29-Jun-2011Source: United Rotorcraft Solutions
United Rotorcraft Solutions (URS) is pleased to announce on June 24, 2011 they were awarded an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the Aspen Avionics Evolution Flight Display System in the Eurocopter AS350B2/B3 model helicopters. The URS installation design was carried out on the recently delivered Hospital Wing AS350B3. Hospital Wing allowing this installation and... Read more
29-Jun-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Last month we ran an article on seven helicopters changing their address on the British CAA’s G- register to that of a finance company. Two of the affected LongRangers have now been sold to Canada. The two aircraft are Bell 206L (serial 45077), previously G-OLDN – last airworthiness certificate expired 30th July 2009 Bell 206L-1... Read more
29-Jun-2011Source: Cambridgeshire Police
The way in which police air support is provided in Cambridgeshire is changing. In a move which will save money the force is looking to enter into a consortium with Chiltern Air Support Unit which will be backed up with existing arrangements with Suffolk and Essex police forces. The Chiltern Air Support Unit, which has... Read more
29-Jun-2011Source: Shephard events
We are pleased to announce that Shephards European Search & Rescue 2012 Event will take place at the Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel in Dublin on the 15th & 16th of March – the week leading up to St Patricks Day. The conference program is now being developed.... Read more
